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The Device This Esthetician Uses in 99% of Treatments

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Tiffany Underwood is one of L+A’s 10 Estheticians To Watch! She’s an award-winning esthetician, she’s a medical spa owner, and she founded a non-profit for cancer patients! Tiffany became an esthetician in October of 2022 after dealing with a horrible case of cystic acne that was not responding to medications or topicals.

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5 Red Flags During a Facial, Plus What to Do If Your Treatment Goes Wrong

Renee Rouleau

Bad Communication As far as I’m concerned, bad communication from your esthetician is the number one red flag during a facial. During your treatment, your esthetician should explain the steps to you (at least if it’s your first time with them). If it’s not, you should be able to reach out to your esthetician for solutions.

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Does the Retinol Sandwich Method Work, and What Exactly Is It?

Renee Rouleau

However, those who have used retinol or retinoids before have likely experienced a period of purging , otherwise known as “the retinol scaries.” ” This can be anything from an increase in breakouts to dryness, flaking, or irritation. What Are There Cons to Sandwiching Retinol?

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Skin Detox: How To Smooth And Refresh Your Complexion

Eminence Organics

If you’re suffering from breakouts and/or pore congestion such as blackheads, whiteheads and milia, our Product Support Team recommends requesting that the esthetician perform extractions to unclog the pores. If you’re suffering from sensitized, dry or dehydrated skin , communicate this to your esthetician as well.

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Facial Phases Explained: What to Expect Before, During, and After

Enlightened Beauty

Understanding the phases of a facial is the key to getting the best results while avoiding surprises like redness or the dreaded purging that can come with treatments like peels. For the 48 hours before your appointment, keep it simple: skip retinoids, exfoliants, or anything that might make your skin more sensitive.

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How To Decongest Clogged Pores

Eminence Organics

How to Decongest Clogged pores Exfoliate: Regularly remove dead skin cells through exfoliation. Choose a gentle exfoliator that's appropriate for your skin type to avoid irritation. Related Articles What Does Exfoliating Do For Your Skin? This treatment gently exfoliates to uncover a soft, fresh-looking complexion.

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Skin Care Routine For Your 40s: Time To Tighten Your Skin

Eminence Organics

You can find the Natural Retinol Alternative in our Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating Cleanser , Neroli Age Corrective Hydrating Mist and the Bamboo Firming Fluid. Conventional retinol can cause dryness, redness and sensitivity and can cause a purging stage (essentially where your skin will get worse before it gets better).

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